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Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku — Belgium footballer who scored in World Cup group stage and knockout matches, including in comeback win over Senegal.

2026-05-282026-07-03

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Senegal looked set for a place in the next round as they led by two goals with five minutes remaining, but Belgium produced a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.

    Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
  3. Citizen Digital

    But we also understand if we make a nice run in this tournament, what it could really do for the sport." The light is dimming for Belgium's golden generation including Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku and Senegal will provide a severe test of those ageing legs in Seattle.

    England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
  4. Citizen Digital

    Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's record scorer, played barely an hour for Napoli this past season due to a nagging hamstring injury, but he has made an impact off the bench at the tournament.

    Belgium fully fit ahead of Senegal tie at World Cup, says Garcia
  5. The Standard

    But we also understand if we make a nice run in this tournament, what it could really do for the sport."The light is dimming for Belgium's golden generation including Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku and Senegal will provide a severe test of those ageing legs in Seattle.

    England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place ahead of Egypt on goal difference.

    Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to reach World Cup last 32
  8. Citizen Digital

    In Egypt, homosexuality is often penalized under vaguely worded laws prohibiting "debauchery." In the other Group G game, Belgium's ageing squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku will attempt to reach the knockout rounds with a victory over New Zealand.

    Dembele hits hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive
  9. Citizen Digital

    In Egypt, homosexuality is often penalized under vaguely worded laws prohibiting "debauchery." In the other Group G game, Belgium's ageing squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku will attempt to reach the knockout rounds with a victory over New Zealand.

    Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
  10. The Standard

    Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Hany into an own goal.

    Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
  11. Citizen Digital

    I could think about facing Iran and end up losing to Belgium.Egypt face three teams who each boast a physically strong striker, leaving the tall Abdelmaguid with the likely task of dealing with Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku, New Zealand’s Chris Wood and Iran’s Mehdi Taremi.Abdelmaguid

    Egypt defender Abdelmaguid to fulfil "childhood dream" at World Cup
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer's tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football's biggest

    Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
Sport

Belgium coach praises Tielemans penalty in World Cup comeback

The News

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.

20 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Belgium coach praises Tielemans penalty in World Cup comeback

    Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. England face DR Congo in World Cup knockout, USA prepares home clash

    England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Belgium fully fit for Senegal World Cup knockout clash

    Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says his squad is now fully available and in better physical condition ahead of their World Cup last-32 match against Senegal in Seattle, with key players including Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku, and Charles De Ketelaere recovering from earlier fitness issues.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England face DR Congo in World Cup last-32 knockout

    England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking to reach the last 16, while the USA prepare for what coach Thomas Tuchel calls "the biggest match in their football history." England are favoured but Tuchel warned of narrow margins after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the round of 32.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1, advances to World Cup knockout stage

    Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 on Friday to secure first place in Group G and advance to the World Cup last 32, with goals from Leandro Trossard (two), Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers. Egypt finished as runners-up on goal difference after drawing 1-1 with Iran.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. France beats Norway 4-1 to top World Cup Group I

    Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I. Senegal kept their hopes of advancing with a victory over Iraq.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Mbappe and Haaland face off in World Cup group decider

    France play Norway in a crucial World Cup Group I match on Friday, with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland both in fine form. The two forwards have each scored four goals in the tournament, trailing leader Lionel Messi on five.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Belgium draws with Egypt in World Cup group opener

    Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt before Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize. Egypt remains without a World Cup victory across four tournaments.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Egyptian defender Abdelmaguid fulfils childhood dream at World Cup

    Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Salah, De Bruyne, Lukaku face World Cup groups

    Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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